Local Events

Make It New: Western North Carolina Artists Exhibition 2007
Friday, March 9 – Sunday, July 1, 2007

The Asheville Art Museum’s continued commitment to our region’s art and artists is on display in the juried exhibition Make It New: Western North Carolina Artists Exhibition 2007. The exhibition demonstrates the vitality and diversity of contemporary art in the region through the work of 25 artists. Appleby Foundation Gallery and Holden Community Gallery, Asheville Arts Museum. Call 828-253-3227, or visit www.ashevilleart.org.

March 31, 2007 —
The Rainbow and Ramps, Chief's Horseshoe Tournament and Honor the Elders Day. This festival highlights two of our mountain delicacies: trout and pungent, wild onion/garlic-like ramps. Held in conjunction with trout season opening on the Qualla Boundary, the festival includes music, our fourth annual horseshoe competition, a barbeque cook off and a trout-and-ramp feast. Contact: Loretta Kirby - 828-497-8128 Read more>>

April 20-22, 2007 —
Cruise the Smokies - Spring Cherokee Rod Run. In the Spring, there’s no better combination than the scenery and roads of the world’s oldest mountains and the sight and sound of vintage, pre-1972 vehicles. Come, and let these vintage wheels transport you. Contact: Lisa Wolfe – (828) 497-8126 Read more>>

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